Nokia Siemens Networks returned to non-IFRS operating profitability in Q2; restructuring progressing well and company seeing continued progress against new strategy that focuses on key markets and product segments.

$492 million pre-payments received from Nokia’s existing IPR licenses in Q2

Nokia’s patent portfolio grew more in the first half of 2012 than any previous six month period since 2007

First tangible gains in Nokia’s turbulent transition to a Windows-based smartphone business from sales in the U.S. market

Summary:

Nokia’s Lumia handsets, that should be introduced to the market later this year with the Windows Phone 8 OS, may help Nokia for its turnaround. However, Apple (AAPL) expected to launch a new iPhone later this year. Have to a bottleneck for the Nokia’s Lumia with 8 OS, once again…

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